Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
100 Fairfield Drive · Seneca, PA · 16346 · 8146784642
16 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Upmc Senior Communities Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395966 · certified since September 19, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.